Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour & Iron Throne Photo

Walk Cersei's Shame & Stand in the Red Keep, Where King's Landing Was Real

You get a 2-hour walking tour through Dubrovnik's Old Town and Fort Lovrijenac with a licensed guide who shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Game of Thrones filming. You'll recreate the Walk of Shame on the Jesuit Stairs, stand inside the Red Keep, and take a free photo at the Iron Throne. The tour includes entrance to Fort Lovrijenac (€15 paid on the day, or free with a Dubrovnik Pass) and ends on your own schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fort Lovrijenac40m
2. Dubrovnik Old Town20m
3. Sveti Jakov Beach10m

Game of Thrones walking tour in Dubrovnik

• Meet at Amerling Fountain
• Hear filming and crew stories
• View King's Landing port and Blackwater Bay
• Climb Fort Lovrijenac and explore
• Take photos at Fort Lovrijenac
• Walk along Stradun in Old Town
• Pass Gundulić monument and morning market
• Recreate Cersei's Walk of Shame on Jesuit Stairs
• Take free photo on the Iron Throne
• Tour ends at Boškovićeva street

The experience

You're standing at the Amerling Fountain outside Dubrovnik's Old Town, and suddenly the city looks different. The guide points to a stretch of stone steps ahead, the Jesuit Stairs, and mentions that what you're about to walk is the exact route Cersei took in that scene. Except here, there's no digital magic. The stairs are real, the locals have opinions about it, and you're about to spend two hours learning what it took to turn this medieval fortress into Westeros. The Game of Thrones walking tour runs 2 hours, starts at the fountain overlooking Blackwater Bay, and moves at a relaxed pace, which matters because there are stairs involved, and the guide won't rush you.

Before you climb to Fort Lovrijenac, the Red Keep itself, the guide walks you through the King's Landing port scenes filmed along the waterfront and explains what you're actually looking at versus what was added in post-production. Then you reach the fortress. There's about 10 minutes to photograph the views from the top terrace (Lokrum Island and the City Walls both appear in the show), and restrooms are inside if you need them. The entrance fee is €15 per person, paid on the day, unless you have a Dubrovnik Pass. If the climb feels like too much at any point, you can skip it and rejoin the group later. The guide knows this happens and doesn't make it awkward. What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour is that some of the guides actually worked on the show. One was a costume designer. They tell stories about the crew, the filming logistics, and what it was like to watch this city transform into a set.

After Fort Lovrijenac, you walk through the Old Town itself. Stradun, the main street, is where most of the King's Landing scenes happened, though it's also doubled as Nottingham in Robin Hood and the casino city in The Last Jedi. The guide gives you the real history of Dubrovnik alongside the show facts, so you're not just learning which corner was which scene, but why this place mattered before the cameras arrived. Then comes the Jesuit Stairs. You recreate the Walk of Shame if you want to (and most people do), and the guide tells you what locals actually think about that particular scene being filmed here. The tour ends at the Iron Throne, a photo prop set up on Boškovićeva Street, a two-minute walk from Stradun. The photo is free. You can stay as long as you like: some people take a portrait, some propose, some just grab a shot and move on.

What’s included

Your tour includes a licensed guide, entry to Fort Lovrijenac (€15 paid on the day, or free with a Dubrovnik Pass), a 2-hour walking route through the Old Town and key Game of Thrones filming locations, and a free photo at the Iron Throne. The guide shares behind-the-scenes stories from the production crew, and you have about 10 minutes free time at the fortress for photographs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 12:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Infant (under 7)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dubrovnik tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a Game of Thrones fan who wants to see the actual locations without arranging a guide separately: the behind-the-scenes knowledge from crew members who worked on set is what sets it apart from walking the streets alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 14 years); Infant (under 7).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik?

The tour runs 2 hours and covers the Old Town, Fort Lovrijenac, the Jesuit Stairs, and ends at the Iron Throne.

Do I have to pay extra for Fort Lovrijenac?

Yes, entrance to the fortress is €15 per person, paid on the day. If you have a Dubrovnik Pass, entry is free.

Are there a lot of stairs on this tour?

Yes, there's a moderate amount of stairs, especially to reach the top of Fort Lovrijenac. The guide moves at a relaxed pace and you can skip the climb if needed.

Who are the guides on this tour?

The guides are licensed and some worked on the Game of Thrones production, including a former costume designer. They share behind-the-scenes stories from filming.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is at the Amerling Fountain just outside the Old Town, overlooking Blackwater Bay.

Is the Iron Throne photo really free?

Yes, the photo at the Iron Throne at the end of the tour is included at no extra cost.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves stairs and requires moderate physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.